Engineer – Fire Protection & Detection System, GT Accessories

GE Vernova

Engineer for Fire Protection & Detection Systems overseeing gas power plant projects by designing GT/ST/Generator accessories systems. Support Lead Engineer and coordinate with teams during the execution phase.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Lead Engineer & Technical Leader to prepare the design concepts and perform basic design, system and equipment engineering for GT/ST/Generator accessories systems such as fire protection & detection system for GT/GEN Enclosures & E-modules
Develop detailed system & hardware design with schematics, device summary, ordering specifications & drawings
Perform engineering calculations & analyses to size system components (such as valves, pumps, motors, tanks, pipes etc.)
Carry out all activities related to the purchase of equipment designed by a third party / supplier based on both Built-to-Specs & Built-to-Prints concepts
Specifying, evaluating supplier bids based on total cost analysis, technically negotiating and finally initiating a request for purchase order
After the purchase order, as applicable, carrying out document review and releasing the information for further internal use, performing technical review, integrating the equipment into the plant by managing as applicable mechanical, electrical and I&C-interfaces
Ensuring equipment maintainability and accessibility by interfacing with PDE (3D designer) & supplier for 3D model review, witnessing function and performance tests at supplier site
Ensure that the design is per applicable rules, regulations codes and standards, respective GE Vernova design rules / work instruction, contractual requirement and per good engineering practices especially about environmental aspects and health and safety of site personal, operators, maintenance personnel and third parties
Ensure a coordinated approach in all areas with the other engineering disciplines and support the Lead Engineer & Technical Leader
Support Technical Leader / Principal Engineers in maintaining relevant design documents & databases e.g. system design practices, system application guidelines, system descriptions / GEKs, OTR standard documentation / templates, standard work, GBOM parts, AVEVA reference plant max case schematic and device summary etc. based on lessons learned of ongoing projects and site feedback
Participate to SAFER case studies, to design reviews and to the design freeze meetings and ensure that corrective actions are closed on time
Improve customer responsiveness by keeping project schedule, pro-active follow-up of supplier deviations, pro-active follow-up of field issues, timely close-out of ER/NCR; while feeding ERS database for generic cases
Support project team by on-time response to customer document comments & questionnaires
Providing proposals for design improvement and cost reduction to improve competitiveness of GE offered equipment & design

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mechanical engineering degree OR masters from well recognized university
6+ years of relevant experience in gas based power plants
Design know-how of GT/ST/Generator accessories fire protection & detection system i.e. water mist system, HPCO2 system, Aerosol system, Inert / Clean gas agent system etc.
Know and apply design methods, rules and tools to specify the systems/components
Specific Knowledge about the relevant codes and standards like ANSI, ASME, NFPA, TAC, LPC, UL, FM, IEC, VDE etc.
Knowledge of Interfaces specially on controls systems & electrical interfaces
Good knowledge of engineering, design and project management tools and methods e.g. GTCC-PLM, AVEVA, Power-Now, Confluence etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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Hard Skills & Tools

System DesignEngineering CalculationsTechnical NegotiationDocument ReviewDesign Improvement Proposals

Soft Skills

Customer ResponsivenessProactive Follow-UpTeam Coordination